The NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network hosted a booth at the 2026 New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) annual conference in New York City.

The 2025 Wastewater Surveillance Summit, hosted by Syracuse University and the New York State Department of Health, brings together public health professionals, utility operators, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders to explore the next chapter of this growing field. Together, we’ll examine novel advances, share real-world applications, and foster cross-sector collaboration to strengthen public health through wastewater data.

This year’s conference will be offered in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available.

Join us as we dive into the pipelines and uncover what’s next for wastewater surveillance.

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Join the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the New York and Wisconsin wastewater public health monitoring programs at a forum to:

• Learn how sewage can help protect public health

• Hear from national and local experts

• Ask questions and join the conversation

(Invitation Only Event)

The New York State Wastewater Surveillance Center of Excellence (CoE)—a partnership between the New York State Department of Health and Syracuse University—is hosting the 2025 Wastewater Surveillance Symposium. This in-person event brings together partners across New York State’s CoE region to foster collaboration and innovation in wastewater surveillance.

The NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network hosted a booth at the 2025 New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) annual conference in New York City.

The NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network hosted a booth at the 2024 New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York.

The NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network launched a giveaway of automatic wastewater samplers to participating wastewater treatment plants, providing operators with the equipment needed to collect samples efficiently and reliable. 18 sites received an automatic wastewater sampler of their choice.

The Introduction to Wastewater Surveillance for Local Health Departments course is designed for local health department directors and public health commissioners. The course provides an overview of wastewater surveillance, details of the program, the science behind the system, and how the program works. The course is a requirement for the year 11 local health department performance incentive program.  

By the end of this course, learners will be able to: 

• Identify key aspects of wastewater surveillance science and its applications  

• Describe the New York State Wastewater Surveillance Network  

• Describe ways LHDs can use wastewater surveillance data for public health action 

DEC-Approved Training Course for Operators (2.0 contact hours)

This training course will introduce the NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network. Learn about:

• The purpose and history of wastewater surveillance for public health benefit

• Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic

• The long-term goals of improving health security and expanding surveillance